diff --git a/.github/workflows/backend-deploy.yml b/.github/workflows/backend-deploy.yml
index 4cd361e..472765f 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/backend-deploy.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/backend-deploy.yml
@@ -12,6 +12,9 @@ jobs:
     environment:
       name: github-pages
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    defaults:
+      run:
+        working-directory: ./backend/contact_form_lambda
     if: ${{ github.event.workflow_run.conclusion == 'success' }}
     steps:
       - run: echo 'The triggering workflow passed'